Posted on Aug 28, 2015
How can I attend the promotion board if my CSM has a requirement I can't meet because of a medical issue?
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I have been in my primary zone for awhile now and desperately want to go to the board my COC wants to send me also but my SGT.MAJ has made pre Ranger or ranger school a requirement for promotions to E-5 in his battalion. Due to the medication that I'm on I am ineligible for ranger school and must be off my medication for one year before I would be elligable. This is making my career progression come to a grinding halt. How can I approach this without making the head shed upset or personally tanking any thoughts of promotion in the future?
Promotion Board
SGT
Ranger School
Posted >1 y ago
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Like many here have said, request an open door policy to talk to the CSM. it's not a requirement to enroll in Ranger or any volunteer school to be promotable to unless you are in an MOS that requires it.
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Seeing as Range School is voluntary I would say take it to someone higher up and use an open door policy. I understand senior enlisted want to have NCOs with all these qualifications but if it was necessary it would be a requirement. I don't think anyone has the right to tell you that you cannot appear in front of the board because you haven't been to a volunteer school. Just talk to the right people and stay professional while doing so, you don't want to burn bridges while trying to get promoted.
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SGT Michael Glenn
I believe that Jumping the CSM is gonna cause issues your not capable of handling, many of them have a set mind...its their way or no way and you will never get even the slightest chance in that unit. I broke chain a few times and paid dearly for it until I PCS'd to a new unit.
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